Highland Trail inspired by Outlander

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Travel with Claire and Jamie on a blockbuster trip inspired by the award-winning drama. Visit some of the notable film locations and other highlights of Scotland, including the Scottish Highlands, Orkney Islands and the Isle of Skye.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Travel with Claire and Jamie on a blockbuster trip inspired by the award-winning drama. Visit some of the notable film locations and other highlights of Scotland, including the Scottish Highlands, Orkney Islands and the Isle of Skye.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEdinburgh
End CityGlasgow

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Trip includes

    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Return ferry to the Orkney Isles
    • Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to Edinburgh

A captivating tale of Redcoats and rugged Highlanders is revealed on this Outlander-inspired jaunt through the dramatic landscapes of Scotland. Begin your journey in the enchanting capital of Edinburgh with some free time to ramble through its medieval streets before joining your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a hearty dinner.

Novotel Center

Dinner

Day 2: Discover Enchanting Edinburgh

Soak up the mystical atmosphere of Auld Reekie this morning as you join a Local Specialist for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock. Tread in the footsteps of Jamie and his beloved sassenach, embark...

Day 3: Explore Outlander Film Locations

Visit the 15th-century walls of Blackness Castle on the shores of the scenic Firth of Forth – the backdrop for the infamous Fort William prison in Outlander season 1. Then, cross the Forth to the fictional village of Cranesmuir, real-life Culross, delving into tales o...

Day 4: See Outlander Sights and Journey to Dundee

Traversing the lush green Lowlands to the Kingdom of Fife, you'll arrive in Falkland. This former royal burgh was the Outlander film location for 1940s Inverness and the springboard to Claire's spellbinding story. See the Covenanter Hotel, which doubled as Mrs Baird's...

Day 5: Venture into the Scottish Highlands and Inverness Dive Into Culture

Celebrate rural Scottish heritage at the Highland Folk Museum, with its recreated 18th-century township, once used as a location in the filming of Outlander season 1. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into rural life in Scotland from the 18th century to the mid-20th...

Day 6: The Sights of Culloden and Thurso

Start the day with a visit to the bloody battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was defeated in 1746. The windswept moors on which this final battle took place played a significant role in the Outlander series as the catalyst which forced...

Day 7: A Day on the Orkney Islands

See the village of John o' Groats before catching the ferry that crosses the Pentland Firth to arrive at South Ronaldsay, one of the Orkney Islands. The legend of Orkney's mythical Selkies, which shift their aquatic form on land to walk as humans, is revealed in Outla...

Day 8: Over the Sea to Skye

Travel south to soak up the seafaring heritage of Ullapool, a fishing town on Loch Broom and home to Thomas Telford's famous herring port. Traverse the rugged countryside and see the spellbinding spot where three lochs meet and are guarded by the island fortress of Ei...

Day 9: Continue to Fort William and Crieff

Leave the craggy landscape of Skye behind, boarding a ferry back to the mainland arriving at Mallaig. Your journey continues through Fort William via the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, the now famous 'Harry Potter' bridge which Hogwarts Express crosses on its journey...

Day 10: Experience the Local Whisky Dive Into Culture

Today, you'll Dive Into Culture and learn about the local whisky industry at one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Hear about how the distillery was founded and how it operates. Sample a wee dram of Scotland's much-loved golden nectar and perhaps buy a bottle as a special souvenir of your trip to the Highlands.

Crieff Hydro Hotel

Breakfast

Day 11: Admire Scottish Castles and on to Glasgow

Head to Doune Castle, which served as the film location for Castle Leoch in Outlander. See the site where Clan Mackenzie welcomed and hosted Claire upon her arrival in 18th-century Scotland, then head to Stirling and its magnificent castle, a symbol of Scottish nation...

Day 12: Glasgow City Tour and a Medieval Farm Visit Connect with Locals

This morning, begin with an orientation tour of Glasgow, taking in views of the iconic Glasgow City Chambers, George Square, and the River Clyde.  Visit the masterfully crafted St. Mungo's Cathedral, the Outlander film location for 'L'Hopital des Anges' in Paris. It w...

Day 13: Farewell Glasgow

As the chapter closes on your Outlander-inspired journey through the wilds of Scotland and centuries of fascinating heritage, say farewell to your newfound friends and prepare to return to reality.

Breakfast

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Price per day$402
Last Updated: 11/4/2024
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$5,350
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$5,450
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$5,450
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$5,675
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$6,705
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Accommodation

  • Novotel Center
  • Apex City Quay
  • Columba
  • Pentland
  • Kings Arms
  • Crieff Hydro Hotel
  • Leonardo Royal Glasgow, Crowne Plaza
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Meals Included
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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